I took a walk on this beautiful afternoon, down the street, about 2 miles from my house, to a brand new Lowes store that opened yesterday. I have to say of all the big box stores of its type, Lowes is my favorite, lavishing the shopper with a large array of fixer-upper goods from floor to extremely high ceiling. I had been watching the building rise from the loamy soil of Tulare County these past few months with much anticipation. For some reason, weirdly enough, I could not wait to walk from my house to the store. Not sure why. Hmm, well, I do like new buildings, so that might be one reason, and I LOVE to be outside on balmy November days like the one just passing. So today was the day to strap on my walking shoes and head down Riggin Road, sun to my 6, to check out our new retail neighbor to the east.
I settled into an easy amble, like a horse walking to the barn, but not urgently so. The coolish-warm air was drawn easily into my lungs, relaxing a day's worth of thoughts on the vissisitudes of life! Turning onto Riggin, which, for the uninitiated, is half country road, half suburban lane. Houses to my south, farmland immediately to my north and cars, not too many, whooshing past me just inches from my joyous gait!
But something was not right. I felt I needed to talk ... to someone. I thought about calling my brother in Colorado, or my dad, who probably needed company, too, but neither call seemed right. So I dialed up God and this is the conversation that ensued. Well, kind of:
Me: Nice day, thanks!
God: No problem, I am enjoying it, too.
Me: I'm looking forward to seeing the new store. I like new things.
God: Me, too. You know, that's why I made you.
Me: Wait, I am not new, I've been around the block a few times and, well, a few not so good blocks.
God: Yeah, I know, but that's why I made this day. Those blocks you mention, well, they are part of what's called "the past," which means it's over. Do you know what I mean?
Me: Maybe.
God: Let me ask you a question. Why do you like "Grand Openings?"
Me: Hmm, I, uh, like grand openings because, ummmm, all the old stuff is gone and something new has appeared in its place.
God: Aha! What difference does that make?
Me: Ummmm, no idea.
God: Just like Lowes, this day is brand new for you, no junk from yesterday.
Me: AHA! But what about the 10% discount?
God: No discount, I paid full price.
Time passes, I arrive at Lowes and ask a clerk, "Christmas trees?" "Aisle 12, sir."
Happy New Year!
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4 comments:
Thank you for this reminder. I am loving this blog, it's very refreshing and well-written. Kudos!
Wonderful writing. Extraordinary concepts. Have you read "The Shack"? You might enjoy it.
I am still getting used to this blogging thing, so I apologize for not even knowing you had commented. Regardless, thank you for your kind words. That day was like Christmas in November (which isn't unusual these days) and he just conitnues to bless me!
I am thankful.
Kris,
Who wrote "The Shack?" I would like to read it.
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